Comparison

Altimeter+ vs WB PAL

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Altimeter+

This app measures your current altitude using GPS, ASTER data, or your device's barometer. It offers an integrated map with peak data, a compass, and distance grids, functioning even without active GPS.

Highlights
  • GPS, ASTER, and barometer altitude measurement
  • Average altitude calculation
  • Integral map with peak indicator
  • Compass and distance grid
  • Apple Watch support
  • Works without active GPS
Features
Currently charting
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The Altimeter+ altimeter calculates the altitude of your current location via a GPS, Aster or barometer measurement (for iPhone 6 and later). In addition to this, the app also provides an average calculation of GPS and ASTER altitude data as well as an integral map which shows peaks, a compass and a distance grid. Features: - Apple Watch support! - Barometer altitude measurement (iPhone 6 and later) - Altimeter with GPS or ASTER measurement - GPS/ASTER average calculation - Unit of measurement - imperial or metric - Integral map with Apple maps and peak indicator, compass and distance grid - Also functions without active GPS Peak data from peakhunter.com

About

WB PAL

Features
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WB PAL is a simple weight and balance pilot preflight tool that provides easy input screens for the pilot’s entry of unique aircraft data and specific flight weights. Pilots can create an aircraft from existing generic aircraft templates to match his/her own aircraft. The aircraft registration is added and saved to provide easy selection of all created aircraft. Note: This is a support tool to assist the pilot to visualize the aircraft loading. It is not to be used for actual weight and balance validation. Validation is the pilot's responsibility prior to takeoff using approved methods. Each aircraft can be customized to meet the unique configuration requirements for individual aircraft. Features can be added or deleted to suit these needs. Simple weight changes can be made to deal with floatplane, amphibian or ski plane configurations. Cargo areas are available to permit the use of belly pods or float compartments if you have these extra requirements. A generic display method has been used to accommodate aircraft up to 6 passengers and pilot customizing can remove seats or create tandem seating to suit your needs. When all the arm details have been configured, the pilot simply needs to ensure that all the weights are correct for the flight of interest. These can also be saved to permit simple adjustments for the next flight. When all weight data has been added the pilot may show the results graphically to see where the C of G (centre of gravity) for takeoff and landing would be for that flight configuration and duration. Both points should be within the C of G envelope for the specific aircraft. This envelope is fully editable by the pilot based on Pilot Operating Handbook data for the specific aircraft of interest. These values are preset in the aircraft templates for each generic aircraft type but may require some pilot adjusting for the specific aircraft. New templates will be added as user feedback is received on the www.digilog.ca website. The APP is full featured so no costly upgrades are required. There is also no annoying advertizing so have fun with it. There is also a built-in Guide available to provide instructions on how to use the various features.

Screenshots

Altimeter+4 screens
WB PAL2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Altimeter+ at every 2 months against WB PAL's every 11 months. Altimeter+ also leads on chart position (#38 vs unranked) and price ($1.99 vs $3.99). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Altimeter+ costs $1.99 and WB PAL $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Altimeter+ ships an update every 2 months, WB PAL every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Altimeter+ versus WB PAL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAltimeter+WB PAL
Price$1.99 — better$3.99
Rating4.5 (700 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings700 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#38 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSichtwerk AGDigilog Corporation

Bugs and requests

Altimeter+

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when trying to calibrate or access settings
  • Altimeter readings are inaccurate or inconsistent
  • App not working on certain devices or iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option to display altitude in feet or meters
  • Implement automatic calibration using GPS
  • Add complication support for Apple Watch
  • Provide above ground level (AGL) altitude reading

WB PAL

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Altimeter+

No in-app purchases

None

WB PAL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Altimeter+ free?
Altimeter+ costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is WB PAL free?
WB PAL costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Altimeter+ or WB PAL have ads?
Neither Altimeter+ nor WB PAL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Altimeter+ or WB PAL?
Altimeter+ ships an update every 2 months, and WB PAL every 11 months. Most recently, Altimeter+ was updated on October 16, 2026 and WB PAL on October 7, 2026.

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